TikTok Shop Affiliate Manager / Content Manager

We are looking for an experienced TikTok Shop Growth Manager / Content Manager to help operate and scale a TikTok Shop affiliate account. This is not an on-camera position. We will have a dedicated content creator filming product videos and sending over raw footage. Your job is to manage nearly everything that happens after that point — editing, publishing, affiliate operations, creator sourcing, outreach, product opportunities, and performance optimization. The goal is simple: grow GMV and build a scalable TikTok Shop affiliate operation. Core Responsibilities Content Management & Publishing Receive raw video footage from our on-camera content creator Review footage and identify the strongest hooks, clips, and selling points Perform clean, fast TikTok-style edits Remove mistakes, dead space, weak sections, and unnecessary footage Improve pacing and retention Add captions, text overlays, cuts, zooms, product callouts, sound effects, and simple visual enhancements when appropriate Format videos correctly for TikTok Attach the correct TikTok Shop products Write or improve captions, hooks, CTAs, and product positioning Schedule and publish content consistently Maintain an organized content pipeline Track what has been filmed, edited, posted, tested, and needs to be recreated TikTok Shop Affiliate Management Manage the affiliate side of the TikTok Shop account Identify products with strong sales potential Research trending products and emerging opportunities Evaluate commission rates, product pricing, sales volume, reviews, competition, and offer strength Identify products worth requesting samples for Keep track of available affiliate offers and commission opportunities Monitor products that are starting to gain traction Recommend which products the creator should prioritize Help build a repeatable product-testing pipeline Track which products actually generate GMV rather than simply views Creator & Brand Sourcing Identify brands, sellers, agencies, and potential partners on TikTok Shop Conduct outreach for product opportunities Build relationships with TikTok Shop sellers and affiliate managers Source additional creators when needed Identify creators who may be a good fit for specific products or future accounts Maintain organized contact lists and outreach pipelines Follow up with brands, sellers, and creators Negotiate or help coordinate collaboration opportunities when appropriate Free-Sample Campaigns Find products offering free samples Submit and manage sample requests Conduct direct outreach to sellers for sample opportunities Track sample approvals, shipments, arrivals, and deadlines Make sure approved samples actually turn into content Coordinate with the content creator regarding products that need to be filmed Track posting obligations associated with samples Follow up with brands when necessary Prioritize samples based on product potential rather than simply accepting everything available We want someone who understands that free products are only valuable if there is a realistic opportunity to generate sales. Performance & Growth You will monitor performance and constantly look for opportunities to improve. This includes: GMV Affiliate revenue Conversion rate Product clicks CTR Video views Watch time Retention Hook performance Engagement Sales by product Sales by video Winning content formats Winning products Winning sales angles You should be able to look at the data and determine what we should do next. If something works, we want more variations of it. If something fails, we want to know why. Creator Feedback You will work closely with our on-camera creator. You should be able to provide useful feedback such as: Make the hook shorter Show the product sooner Demonstrate the result instead of explaining it Film another version using this angle Give us three different openings Make the CTA more natural Film more B-roll Show the problem before introducing the product Create another version of the winning video The creator's job is to be excellent on camera. Your job is to help make sure the content being produced has the highest possible chance of selling. What We’re Looking For We strongly prefer someone who already has experience with: TikTok Shop TikTok Shop affiliate marketing Short-form video management TikTok content strategy Direct-response marketing Social commerce Creator management Influencer outreach Seller/brand outreach Affiliate product research Free-sample campaigns Short-form editing Content analytics You should understand concepts such as: GMV Affiliate commissions Conversion rate CTR Hooks Retention Watch time Product-market fit Creative testing Content variations Direct-response selling Editing Requirements You do not need to be a cinematic editor. We care much more about whether you understand TikTok pacing, retention, and sales psychology. You should be comfortable using tools such as: CapCut Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro DaVinci Resolve Similar short-form editing software Most editing will involve tightening footage, improving pacing, adding captions and text, emphasizing product benefits, creating stronger hooks, and fixing anything that hurts the video. Account Management Requirements You will be responsible for helping manage and publish content to a US-based TikTok account. You must have the appropriate equipment and technical ability to securely manage the account according to our required access procedures. You should be comfortable working with remote account-management setups while maintaining consistent and secure account access. Prior experience remotely managing TikTok accounts is strongly preferred. What This Role Is NOT We are not looking for someone whose entire job is: Post the video. Write a caption. Check a box. Move on. We are looking for someone who thinks like an operator. You should constantly be asking: What is selling right now? What products should we test? Why did this video convert? Why did this one fail? Can we create five variations of this winner? Is there a better hook? Which brands should we contact? Which sellers should we build relationships with? What samples should we request? What should the creator film tomorrow? Where is the next GMV opportunity? Compensation Compensation is negotiable based on experience and demonstrated results. Possible compensation structures include: Hourly Weekly or monthly retainer Base compensation plus performance bonuses GMV or revenue-based incentives for exceptional performance We are looking for someone who can grow with the operation, so there is significant upside for the right person if the account performs. To Apply Please send: A brief explanation of your TikTok Shop experience Examples of TikTok accounts you have managed Examples of short-form videos you have edited Any TikTok Shop GMV or affiliate sales results you can share Your experience sourcing affiliate products Your experience working with TikTok Shop sellers or brands Your experience running free-sample campaigns Your experience with creator sourcing and outreach The editing software you use Your availability and time zone Your expected compensation Important: Generic social media manager applications will not be considered. We are specifically looking for someone who understands TikTok Shop, affiliate marketing, short-form sales content, creator coordination, seller outreach, editing, publishing, and GMV growth.